Women generally seek breast augmentation surgery to improve the size, or volume, of their breasts. They may have naturally petite breasts, or they may have lost breast volume due to breastfeeding or major weight loss. Other patients seek surgical breast enhancement to provide a subtle lift throughout the breasts or to correct breast asymmetry.

Over time, pregnancy, nursing, weight loss, certain hereditary traits or the natural aging process can negatively affect the look and contour of the breasts. Surgical breast lift can address these aesthetic concerns. The surgeon eliminates loose breast skin that has stretched out and can no longer shrink back to a smaller size and shape while moving the breasts to a higher, more aesthetically pleasing position on the chest wall. The surgeon can also move southward-pointing nipples to a higher, more central location on the breast, so they again face forward.

Sometimes, breast lift alone is not sufficient to restore lost breast volume. In this case, the surgeon may recommend breast augmentation using implants or the patient’s own fat taken from another area of the body to restore the lost volume.

Reconstruction of the breast after a mastectomy due to cancer or other disease is quite possible with today's surgical procedures. Using the newest medical techniques, a surgeon is can create a breast that is similar in form and appearance to that of the natural breast. A consultation will provide you with information on the many available options for post-mastectomy breast reconstruction.

Often, women with excessively large breasts feel self-conscious about their figure. Many women with large, pendulous breasts also experience pain or discomfort when exercising or performing strenuous activities. They may also suffer from chronic shoulder, neck and back pain due to being constantly pulled forward by the weight of their heavy breasts. The shoulder straps of their bras can dig into their skin, causing indentation marks, rashes or welts. With breast reduction surgery, the surgeon removes excess skin, fat and breast glandular tissue, providing the patient with smaller breasts that are more comfortable and in proportion to the rest of her body. The surgeon can also reduce the size of the nipple-areola complex and raise it to higher, more central location on the breast, as necessary.

Males of any age — from adolescents to seniors — can experience gynecomastia, or enlarged male breasts. For men suffering from gynecomastia, the problem is often more serious than an aesthetic concern. Many males with gynecomastia, especially teens, suffer from low self-esteem, anxiety and even depression due to the condition. They may avoid engaging in activities that require them to take off their shirts, including swimming or lounging on the beach. Male breast reduction is designed to sculpt the chest area, improving the contour of overly large male breasts. Treating gynecomastia does wonders to improve male patients’ self-esteem and confidence, as well as to enhance their overall quality of life.

Body lifts are ideal for people who have a significant weight loss, either from diet and exercise or a gastric bypass procedure and have been left with unsightly loose rolls of excess skin. It is the most effective technique to restore firm, youthful contours to the body. While exercise is an excellent way to burn calories and lose weight and to improve muscle mass and tone, it has no effect on loose, hanging skin.

Body lifts are essentially considered "facelifts for the body." Lower body lifts can address the thighs, buttocks, abdomen, waist, and hips all in one stage. Body lifts may also be performed after previous liposuction. If there is skin excess after fat removal, a thigh lift or body lift may be performed to reduce the amount of loose tissue.

Arm Lift or Brachioplasty is performed to surgically eliminate loose, hanging skin from the upper arms. Aging, long term excessive sun exposure and significant weight loss can all lead to a loss of skin elasticity. We will evaluate your upper arms to assess the amount and location of the fatty tissue as well as the degree of skin laxity. In patients with relatively good skin tone, liposuction alone may be all that is recommended for contour improvement. While liposuction can be performed to reduce the amount of fatty tissue in the upper arms, there will be little if any skin tightening effect. Excess fat is generally only removed by liposuction from the inner aspect of the arm through small incisions located along the inner elbow and the posterior aspect of the armpit. If the skin is loose and has poor tone, an arm lift is the only procedure that will lead to a significant contour improvement. Liposuction is commonly performed prior to brachioplasty to maximize the aesthetic result.

The discrete plastic surgeons at The Plastic Surgery Group offer women in New York City and New Jersey labiaplasty, a form of vaginal rejuvenation surgery. With labiaplasty, the plastic surgeon removes excess tissue from the labia to improve the appearance of a woman’s most intimate region and / or to alleviate the physical discomfort related to having excessively large labia. At the Plastic Surgery Group, we also perform other vaginal rejuvenation procedures, such as clitoral hoodectomy to reduce the size of an enlarged clitoral hood.

Many individuals have trouble eliminating stubborn deposits of fat from certain “problem areas” on the body. Often, a person can be at or just slightly above their ideal bodyweight and still have localized pockets of fat that are resistant to a healthy diet and fitness routine. In these situations, liposuction surgery can help. Liposuction is an effective way to remove excess subcutaneous fat (i.e., fat that is under the skin) from nearly any area of the body. Specifically, liposuction can treat the abdomen, flanks (“love handles”), back, knees, thighs, hips, buttocks, upper arms, chest, chin and neck.

The skin along your inner thighs typically has less tone and elasticity than the skin along your flanks or even your outer thighs. As a result, aging and weight loss cause the inner thigh skin to become loose. If you have also had excessive sun exposure for many years, the skin on you inner thighs may even be redundant and hanging. Even when you have a thick layer of fat along your inner thigh as well, liposuction alone will not make the skin in this area tighter.

Often, individuals who have lost a lot of weight — whether due to pregnancy, bariatric surgery or intensive weight loss efforts — are disappointed to find that they still do not have the firm abdominal profile they desire. Such extreme fluctuations in weight can leave individuals with loose abdominal skin that has lost its elasticity and therefore cannot shrink back to a smaller shape or size after the weight loss. In addition, pregnancy can leave mothers with severely damaged or even separated abdominal muscles that cannot be toned. Once these developments occur, no amount of diet and exercise can restore a firm, flat midsection, and surgical intervention is necessary to repair the damage.

Chin implants reduce the chin to help provide a harmonious balance to the face, improving the facial profile and augmenting a weak chin. By placing a biocompatible implant in the lower jaw, patients can create a stronger chin and even lengthen the entire face. While many patients used dermal fillers to increase the size of their chin, these results only last for a few months and require frequent touch ups. In comparison, chin implants offer patients permanent results that can be customized to achieve your unique desired look.

This procedure is commonly recommended in conjunction with rhinoplasty in order to achieve a more satisfying facial proportion, since the size of the chin may be affected by the new size and shape of the nose. It may also be combined with cheek implants or a lip augmentation for maximum aesthetic results.

Ear surgery, or otoplasty, is a cosmetic procedure to improve the appearance of a person's ears. Although otoplasty does not affect hearing, it can provide great psychological benefits to anyone who has been teased about the size or shape of their ears, has had a serious ear injury, or simply wants to improve their appearance.

Otoplasty typically serves two functions: setting prominent ears back closer to the head, and reducing the size of large ears. Surgeons are also able to construct new ears for patients who are missing them from injury or other causes.

Over time, frequent sun exposure, the effect of gravity, hereditary traits or certain lifestyle habits such as not wearing sunglasses can cause signs of premature aging to creep up around the eyes. In addition, as time passes, the skin loses its elastic quality and starts to sag. Muscle tone is lost, and fat is displaced. All these factors can cause heavy, drooping upper eyelids, sagging lower eyelids and / or dark circles under the eyes. The result is often an exhausted, depressed or concerned facial appearance.

Blepharoplasty can eliminate excess skin and fat from the upper and/or lower eyelids to produce a more defined upper-eyelid crease or a rejuvenated look throughout the eye area.

No one can completely stop the natural aging process, but facelift surgery can help turn back the hands of time. Factors such as hereditary traits, constant sun exposure, gravity and certain lifestyle habits such as smoking can negatively impact the health and texture of your skin, leading to noticeable signs of premature aging on the face.

In addition, as we age, the body slowly stops producing collagen and elastin, two proteins that are crucial for maintaining healthy, elastic skin. When this happens, the skin loses its elastic quality and starts to sag; fat becomes displaced; and muscle tone degenerates. These developments also lead to visible signs of facial aging, including wrinkles, creases, folds, furrows, hollow-looking areas, sagging skin and jowls, among other aesthetic concerns.

A facelift can improve visible signs of aging throughout the face, so patients look years younger than their actual age.

The changes of the forehead and eyebrow area associated with aging include the formation of deep creases across your forehead and between your eyebrows, in association with skin laxity. There is also a gradual descent of your normal brow position that gives your eyebrows a "heavy" look.

A brow lift helps to reverse the aging process by tightening a sagging forehead, removing and softening some creases and lifting falling eyebrows. Younger people should also consider this procedure if they have inherited traits such as low eyebrow position or other problems such as deep frown lines. To temporarily halt wrinkles, botulinum toxin injections to the forehead area and between the eyebrows can also be performed along with soft tissue fillers that can plump up some of the creases that form between the eyebrows.

The nose is the most central feature of the face, so it's no surprise that it is often the first thing you notice about a person. For those who are unhappy with the look of their nose, an overly large, wide, asymmetrical or unusually shaped nose may be the only thing they can focus on when they look in the mirror. These individuals may feel self-conscious about the appearance of their noses, imagining that other people are constantly staring at the protruding facial feature.

Nose surgery, or rhinoplasty, can improve the size, shape, asymmetry or structure of the nose. By providing patients with a nose that is in proper proportion with the rest of their facial features, we can help restore patients’ self-confidence.

The look of the neck essentially influences one’s overall appearance. For instance, a smooth, taut neck can make individuals look younger than their actual age. In contrast, a neck plagued by sagging skin, displaced fat and/or horizontal “bands” across the neck can make someone look much older than he or she really is.

Individuals who suffer from lax skin that hangs off the underside of the chin or the neck (colloquially referred to as “turkey wattle”), deposits of fat under the skin of the neck or severely weakened neck muscles that cause the appearance of horizontal neck bands might be suitable candidates for neck lift surgery.

WELCOME TO THE PLASTIC SURGERY GROUP

When considering plastic surgery, it is important to make an informed choice. This involves knowing the qualifications, training, and experience of your surgeon. If you are considering a cosmetic procedure, you will be pleased to know that some of the finest Board Certified Plastic Surgeons in the New York Metropolitan area practice right here in Montclair. Learn more about the team »

MEET THE PLASTIC SURGEONS

“I am proud of the reputation I have established within my field. The years spent refining my surgical skills are all part of a plan I made long ago…to be the very best. Today, I am dedicated to providing unsurpassed care for my patients – and they can sense it.”

“I wanted to be a doctor so I could help people feel better. I wanted to be a plastic surgeon so I could repair people’s bodies, in ways big and small, not just to improve their looks, but to help them align their physical appearance with their internal perception of themselves. I consider it an honor and a privilege to serve my patients, and I never take for granted the ability to change people’s lives for the better.”

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FEATURED SPECIALTIES

Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation is a popular cosmetic procedure for women seeking to increase the size and volume of their breasts. The Plastic Surgery Group offers the latest saline and silicone breast implants, including the newest Ideal Implant®, to accommodate a variety of patient preferences. Breast augmentation with PSG is not exclusively restricted to volume enhancements, but can be combined with breast lifting surgery to give a fuller, more youthful look. The experienced surgeons at PSG in New Jersey are dedicated to meeting all your cosmetic breast enhancement goals.

Drainless & Painless Tummy Tucks

Individuals who have had massive weight loss may experience an undesirable amount of abdominal skin laxity. Sagging abdominal skin can also occur after pregnancy. In either case, loose abdominal skin lacks the elasticity to shrink back into place. For more than a decade, the Plastic Surgery Group has been performing tummy tucks without the use of drains for improved patient comfort and improved efficiency. Also, PSG utilizes a long acting anesthetic during tummy tucks that minimizes discomfort after surgery. If you’re living in or near New Jersey or the New York metro area and are looking for ways to improve your abdominal contour, contact PSG today for trustworthy care.

Liposuction

Even when living a healthy lifestyle, you may have fatty deposits that are resistant to diet and exercise. The Plastic Surgery Group offers liposuction to New Jersey residents struggling with reducing fat in these “problem” areas. Our Board Certified plastic surgeons can sculpt and refine the problematic areas of fat. Liposuction removes excess fat underneath the skin to improve body contours. We’ll work closely with you to determine the best plan to achieve your goals.

CoolSculpting

The Plastic Surgery Group is a CoolSculpting Certified practice treating patients throughout New Jersey. CoolSculpting is a non-surgical solution to reduce fat in various parts of the body including the chin, upper arms, flanks, abdomen and thighs. The cooling technology utilized at PSG targets fat cells and permanently destroys them, causing the devitalized fat cells to be reabsorbed by the body. The non-invasive procedure is a safe alternative to other corrective surgical procedures for fat reduction with a heightened level of efficiency. CoolSculpting is FDA-approved and no down time away from work or exercise routines is required.

Lip Fillers and Facial Fillers

With aging, new creases and volume loss in the face develop. Also, many people naturally have thin lips or develop thin lips as they age. PSG offers lip fillers and facial fillers at our New Jersey location to help patients achieve a natural look to their lips and more youthful facial contours. Our Board Certified plastic surgeons can enhance the lips and add volume to the face through injections. Contact us today to schedule a consultation for fillers for your face and lips.

Facelifts

The Plastic Surgery Group provides patients with a variety of options for facial rejuvenation to improve signs of aging. The facelift procedures available will give you a rested, refreshed look that also turns back the hands of time. Our plastic surgeons will reposition soft tissues, tighten underlying muscles and get rid of excess skin to improve the facial contour. PSG is committed to addressing every need of our patients to ensure the highest level of satisfaction with our facial rejuvenation procedures.

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What our patients say about us

“My experience with The Plastic Surgery Group is truly unforgettable. From the moment you schedule an appointment to your last visit, you are treated with nothing but love and care. The doctors and staff are fantastic. I would definitely recommend the doctors at The Plastic Surgery Group.”

Renata

“I can't express how much I love this practice! I have seen their Physician Assistant Stephanie and she is the BEST! My lips were always an insecurity of mine and Stephanie made them look beautiful by using Juvederm. She knew exactly what product to use, and how much product to use to make them look perfect...They are so professional from the moment you make the appointment on the phone, to the time you walk out the door. Overall a VERY happy patient! “

Tori

“I am so happy that I have found the Plastic Surgery Group. I have never had any surgical or non-surgical procedures done before but have always been self-conscious about my stomach…after my first consultation with Dr. Rosen and his team, I knew that I had found the right place…I was waiting for my appointment for less than 5 minutes and the doctors were already ready to see me…I did not feel rushed at all and did not feel as though he was attempting to upsell me in any way…I told him that I was interested in this new non-invasive fat-freezing procedure called Coolsculpting. He thoroughly explained how the whole process would work and then had me checked out by his daughter, Steph, who was extremely professional and a sweetheart to work with…I highly recommend the Plastic Surgery Group for anyone looking for an upscale plastic surgery practice…”

Gabriela

“Drs. Rosen and Ablaza are absolutely amazing. I have also sent family members and friends to the group; and they keep on thanking me. Dr. Ablaza just repaired my aging, splitting earlobes; and she made sure they were absolutely perfect... and they are!!! Love love them!”

Diane

“I would 100% recommend Dr. Rosen to all my friends and family…I have always been self-conscious about my body but after my Breast Augmentation it really made me a lot more confident in myself…One of my biggest worries doing this surgery was how do I know what size is going to be right for me and my body but Dr. Rosen made it so easy for me. He really took time to understand the look I wanted and made it stress free. Also the office offers a Vectra 3d Imaging, which is so life like and is something that I wasn't offered anywhere else…I couldn't be happier with my outcome!”

Gianna

“I visited the PSG to meet the lovely Dr. Ablaza. I was looking for a gentle freshening of my broken-hearted face. Entering that office in Montclair was a kind and correct decision for me. Dr. Ablaza also "listened" and did exactly what I needed to put a new outlook, a renewed sense of "moving forward." Her expertise and gentle application humbled me.”

Gloria

“From the beginning and all through all of my follow-ups, I have had the most wonderful experience in plastic surgery. Dr. Rosen is the most wonderful soft-spoken doctor I have ever met. The staff in his office along with the staff at the surgical center was outstanding...You will not find any better doctor, treatment or staff in this area for any of your plastic surgery needs…I highly recommend Dr. Rosen. After meeting him and his staff, you will see that there is no need for a second opinion...”

Valerie

“There are no words that can express the gratitude and thanks that I have for what a life changing experience Dr. Ablaza has created for me! She has been so caring and so reassuring letting me know that this was a good decision that we made together. My daughter, Dani, said in the 22 years that she has seen many plastic surgery reductions or implants, she has NEVER SEEN SUCH BEAUTIFUL WORK DONE!!! Dr. Ablaza is truly gifted and has hands of gold!
You are all an amazing team and my little angel. Teresa couldn't be working for a better Doctor and Person like you!”

Pat

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Are you considering a cosmetic procedure to get the look you’ve always wanted? It can be an exciting step and a big decision. As a convenience for our patients, we accept the CareCredit health and wellness credit card. CareCredit provides Special Financing Options that can make it easier to fit all types of cosmetic treatments into your budget. Apply for your CareCredit® card online now or call 800-365-8295.